SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Via Mobility for the Erie Bee Transit Service Operations
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Miguel Aguilar, Principal Transportation Planner
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $450,000
Balance Available: $0
Fund Governmental Grants Fund
Line Item Number: 100-70-425-560100-243003
Fund General Fund
Line Item Number: 205-70-425-560120-243003
New Appropriation Required: Yes, $450,000 in 1st Supplemental Rollover
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
As directed by the Town Council and the Transportation Mobility Plan to expand transit service, this contract with Via Mobility is to operate the Erie Bee Transit Service. Council approval is needed to appropriate funds for this project.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution.
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* Funding was previously budgeted in 2025 and will require a rollover in 1st supplemental for the project. The full available rollover amount is $450,000. If this contract is approved, the rollover in supplemental must be approved or no budget will be available.
* The Erie Bee Transit Service fills an identified transportation gap in the community. Staff anticipate this service being available by May
* This is a (CDOT) grant funded project with Town matching funds.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Town staff identified a funding opportunity to fund the Erie Bee transit service which will expand transit opportunities in the Town. The service fills identified mobility gaps within the community. Staff applied for and were awarded a funding grant through the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for the program. The total project funding is $450,000 ($200,000 in grant funding with a $250,000 match from the Town).
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